1
as in to possess
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
my uncle has a sizable collection of black powder rifles
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2
as in to accept
to agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly
we decided that I would have the job of calling the volunteers on the phone she refused to have him as a husband
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as in to produce
to bring forth from the womb
her grandmother had 11 children
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as in to deceive
to cause to believe what is untrue
he'd been had —the painting was a fake, and he never saw the "art dealer" or his money again
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as in to allow
to give permission for or to approve of
I will not have any more nonsense about a party in celebration of my retirement
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as in to bribe
to influence someone with a bribe
an upstanding judge who could not be had at any price
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as in to hold
to keep in one's mind or heart
I have never had an unkind thought for him do you have an opinion?
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as in money
a wealthy person
a society that discriminates between the haves and the have-nots
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Recent Examples of have
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
Amenities Many properties have a pool, and all include a fitness center.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 25 May 2026
Markos Kounalakis, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
While that could boost earnings, Levi could face weaker sales in the coming months as consumers digest higher gas prices and consider pulling back on nice-to-haves like new clothes.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
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Mary Janes are having a major moment, but most pairs don’t exactly love your feet back.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
Amenities Many properties have a pool, and all include a fitness center.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 25 May 2026
Noun
As federal political priorities shift towards deregulation and massive funding cuts — like the recent $600 million reduction for California and three other states — the gap between the health-haves and have-nots is becoming a chasm.
—Markos Kounalakis, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
While that could boost earnings, Levi could face weaker sales in the coming months as consumers digest higher gas prices and consider pulling back on nice-to-haves like new clothes.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for have
Verb
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If bits are mere mortals, occupying space and time, qubits possess omnipresence and telepathy.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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The findings reveal that bats possess the intelligence to actively manipulate the physical properties of their acoustic environment to enhance perception, rather than just forcing the brain to work harder.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
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Barnard attended the ceremony with Soprano, Lola’s female stand-in and a convincing lookalike, who accepted the collar with considerable enthusiasm and even more considerable wriggling.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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By now, most economists accept that raising the minimum wage doesn’t mechanically lead to job loss.—
Nick Hanauer,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2026
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Nectar is a sweet, syrupy liquid produced in the blossoms, stems and leaves of many plants.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Through the first two games of the Western Conference Finals, Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has produced numbers not seen at this stage of the postseason in roughly 50 years.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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He was also accused of deceiving escrow agents to secure the release of pre-construction condominium deposits and then misappropriated those funds for personal expenses unrelated to the developments.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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For Arjun Singri, founder of Scamless, this has created a new kind of digital arms race, where the same technology driving progress is also being used to deceive people at scale.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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The girls were aware they were being viewed and knew the reasons why; they were made more special than any other and the world wanted to experience such a treasure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Researchers say that framing better captures what patients actually experience, from insulin resistance and elevated androgens to irregular periods, acne, weight changes and infertility.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
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Starter Anthony Kay helped the Sox complete a three-game sweep, allowing two runs over a career-high six-plus innings.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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If the Jets defense can improve from allowing the second-most points in the league to average, the Jets could flirt with making a playoff bid in 2026.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Frank Sellers, a Fort Worth attorney representing Griffith, said Griffith did not bribe anyone, since Texas Bribery law requires a quid pro quo.—
Maven Navarro,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 May 2026
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In addition to drug trafficking and money laundering, this mysterious criminal group has been linked to incidents where police investigators or border patrol agents were bribed, authorities said.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
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The Ravens held minicamp in April — the first under Minter — and Jackson was in attendance.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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The arrest was made in coordination with the Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD), which holds an arrest warrant for charges related to a 1986 homicide in Virginia Beach, Newington police said in a media release.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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“Have.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/have. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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